Belfast Giants kick off their competitive campaign this week when they face Norway’s Stavanger Oilers at the SSE Arena. The team has already spent a week on the ice in Northern Ireland as preparations ramp up for two exhibition games … Continue reading
Category Archives: Hockey Europe
CHL introduces ‘no returns’ rule for OT
The Champions Hockey League is introducing a new overtime rule for the 2025/26 season. The “No Return” rule will prohibit teams in control of the puck in the attacking zone from going back into the neutral zone during overtime. Should … Continue reading
Backstrom ‘energized’ to resume hockey career in native Sweden
Nicklas Backstrom is returning to his native Sweden to resume his hockey career. The 37-year-old forward who last played for the Washington Capitals signed a contract with Brynas of the Swedish Hockey League on Monday, the top professional hockey league … Continue reading
Giants face tough CHL opponents
Belfast Giants will visit Switzerland three times in next season’s Champions Hockey League, after the draw was made in Stockholm on Wednesday. The Giants will face Lausanne HC, SC Bern and EV Zug on the road in Europe’s elite competition … Continue reading
Wednesday: CHL Draw live from Stockholm
Belfast Giants will find out their six Champions Hockey League opponents today with the CHL Draw coming live from Stockholm at 4pm. The draw will see all 24 teams learn who they’ll be facing in the 2025/26 season. Belfast, representing … Continue reading
Beresford and Sewell to work at World Championships
The Elite Ice Hockey League is delighted to confirm two assignments for the top level of the 2025 IIHF World Ice Hockey Championships. Linesman Danny Beresford has been selected as one of 16 linesmen for the event. Beresford worked the … Continue reading
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